Quilting and Embroidery -- Oh My!!

I own two sewing machines.  The first really great machine I bought was the Baby Lock Espire.  I love it so much I hug it every time I finish using it.  Then I thought I would like to do other things as well, so I purchased the Baby Lock Ellegante 2.  I embroidered a few things - shirts, napkins, etc.  I also use it to quilt blocks and borders on small quilts.  It's pretty awesome for doing that as well.

But anyone who knows me knows that I have to figure out how to take it to the next level.  Here it is.  I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm jumping in feet first.  After all, what do I have to lose except some fabric from my stash, miles of embroidery thread and my dignity of being in a class with seasoned embroidery people.  I'm just hoping no one throws rotten fruit at me for slowing them down.

This is called Goose Tracks from Hoopsisters.  http://hoopsisters.com//  It's a block-of-the-month program that I will be starting tomorrow at Sew and Sew in Appleton, Wisconsin.  This is a Viking Husqvarna shop and they are graciously allowing this Baby Lock user to join.  There's a $20 per month fee, but it includes instruction by the amazing Bonnie, who is the shop's owner.

Wish me luck!!